Principal Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer
Quantum Space - Hawthorne, CA
Hiring: Principal Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Company: Quantum Space Location: Hawthorne, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:26:41 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, C++, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Python, Systems Design About the job Experience: •Background in autonomous maneuver planning or onboard decision-making systems. •Operational familiarity with MAX FSW and MAX GDS or other modern COTS flight software frameworks. •Prior support of on-orbit commissioning or anomaly resolution efforts. •Ownership – Build and validate the GNC capability that defines how our spacecraft maneuver, point, and operate autonomously. Qualifications: •To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. •1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Compensation: •$175,000 - $225,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!